Inclusion Assistant (IA)

• Serve as a peer assistant to an assigned housing region of campus which may include residence halls, apartment communities, or a combination of both.
• Lead outreach efforts during the first weeks of their employment to educate residents about the IA role and encourage them to engage with IA initiatives/resources.
• Establish and maintain open relationships with all individuals in the region, regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, creed, marital status, and sexual orientation.
• Develop a healthy and inclusive community by making connections with residents.
• Create and maintain an atmosphere that stimulates residents' academic, social, personal growth and development.
• Encourage involvement on campus (residential programming board (RPB), AS clubs, intramurals, etc.)
• Provide leadership for fostering inclusive communities through programming and intentional opportunities for dialogue.
• Engage in campus and community outreach and encourage residents to utilize these resources, making referrals as needed
• Provide educational material via bulletin boards and other passive programming
• Work with the Centers staff on monthly programming geared towards the campus community

• Strong knowledge of campus resources related to identity and equity to successfully connect residents with resources critical to retention and persistence
• Effectively assess resident needs (individual and community) to determine appropriate education, support, and/or resource referral
• Communicates resource information to residents in a tailored and timely manner
• Follows up appropriately with residents on referral(s)

• Serve as a role model and act in congruence with WWU standards and code of conduct
• Maintain confidentiality and use appropriate discretion
• Understands that they are a role model for residents and peers and takes actions that uphold their ability to create spaces for authenticity and connection between community members.
• Understands their responsibility to the community and team, and considers the impact of their decisions on residents, peer staff, and the department.
• Maintains fairness and acts respectfully including during challenging situations
• Takes accountability for their actions and the impact, whether the impact is positive or negative; is open to feedback from others to continue developing and improving as an IA.
• Exercise good judgment in upholding established policies of the University (such as sexual harassment policy) and the University Residences system; support and abide by all federal, state, and local laws and ordinances; follow all University regulations
• Serve as an academic role model and support students' academic success
• Communicate professionally and respectfully with other staff members (Residence Life, University Residences, Division of Business and Financial Affairs, WWU staff)

• Demonstrates flexibility and adaptability when required (i.e. departmental changes, resident needs change, etc.)
• Has reliable attendance and completes tasks in a timely and accurate manner while being prepared for meetings and educational strategies
• Understands and maintains confidentiality requirements
• Utilizes basic computer skills to perform job responsibilities, including but not limited to MS Office Suite
• Meets expectations set by the AD supervisor, regional professional staff, and Residence Life
• Has an understanding that as a paraprofessional staff member they are a part of and represent the department of Residence Life, University Residences, and Western Washington University.
• Attends weekly staff meetings with residence life staff and/or Inclusion Assistant team
• Attends supervision meeting every week with AD supervisor
• Attends region’s RPB meetings twice per quarter to provide IA updates, encourage resident involvement in upcoming programs/opportunities, and to seek feedback
• Serves on campus-wide committees related to diversity and inclusion at discretion of supervisor
• Attends and engages in required training sessions, retreats, and developmental opportunities throughout the year
• With the support of supervisor, implements and analyzes programmatic initiatives
• Performs other duties as assigned

• Support URISE learning outcomes through position requirements and expectations
• Promote understanding and awareness of social identity, privilege, power, and oppression
• As a team, create large-scale regional/campus-wide programs that support building inclusive communities and educate students on various topics related to undervalued groups
• Engage with students and staff through intentional conversations held each quarter
• Assist Residence Life professional staff with providing individual and community support following impactful incidents

• Actively contribute and supports the Inclusion Assistant team
• Collaborates with community staff team to assess the needs of the community
• Engages in mandatory trainings and demonstrates a commitment to ongoing personal development
• Committed to self-education on issues related to social justice while reflecting intra-personally on own identity and experiences

The IA position is a significant time commitment, requiring a max of 19 hours a week, including time on evenings and weekends. The 19 hours a week in the IA role may adjust depending upon community needs, but will generally consist of:

• 4 hours community visibility and community development
• 7 hours/week intentional conversations
• 4 hours collaborative work
• 2 hours staff meeting
• 1 hour supervisor one on one meeting
• 1 hour administration